ˈɡælɪ n. (pl. -eys) 1
hist. a a low flat single-decked
vessel using sails
and oars, and usu. rowed by slaves or criminals. b an ancient
Greek or
Roman warship with one or
more banks of oars. c a
large open rowing-boat, e.g.
that used by
the captain of a man-of-war. 2 a ship's or aircraft's
kitchen. 3
Printing a an
oblong tray for set
type. b the corresponding
part of a composing-machine. c (in full galley proof) a
proof in the
form of long single-column strips
from type in a galley,
not in sheets or pages. øgalley-slave 1 hist. a
person condemned to row in a galley. 2 a
drudge. [ME f. OF galie f. med.L
galea, med.Gk galaia]